Congressman Stark
said, “Senator Barack Obama has captured the imagination of Americans
in a way we’ve not seen for decades. He’s inspired millions of
young
people to register to vote and join the ranks of our Democratic Party,
he’s consistently opposed the war, he advocates universal health care,
and he delivers a message that transcends party politics at the same
time.

“I have the greatest respect for Senator Clinton and
for her many years of service, but I believe the time has come to unify
our party. The outcome we need in November is a Democratic
President.
To achieve that, we must turn our focus squarely on Senator McCain and
his quest to continue another four years of the failed Bush
agenda.

“Barack
Obama is the person we need as the next President of the United States
of America. I’m excited to help him achieve that goal.”

Senator Obama
said, “Congressman Pete Stark has been a powerful voice for the people
of California for decades, and I am proud to accept his support
today.
He and I share a common goal of making universal health care a reality
so every man, woman and child in this country has affordable, quality
health care coverage they can count on. He has spoken out
powerfully
on the issues that matter in the lives of working families, like ending
the war in Iraq, advocating for all of our children and protecting
social security for our seniors. I look forward to working with
Congressman Stark to continue to bring the kind of change that matters
to working families – in California and across the country.”

Senator Obama is now 120.5 delegates away from securing the
nomination.